Coming Up On The Inner Wheel

A Progressions Refresher course is available for those who have taken Progressions One in the past. More details soon.

Looking forward to talking with you all again!

The Gyre is up and running again. New features will be announced shortly.

APRIL 2014

PROGRESSIONS ONE begins scheduling March 4th. The seven lesson class will be followed by part one of THE DARK GODDESS, which goes in depth into the four major asteroids Ceres, Juno, Vesta and Pallas and, as an antidote, the Black Moon Lilith. This will be followed by PROGRESSIONS TWO later in the summer and The Dark Goddess part two (both involving synastry) in the early autumn.

In Summer there will be another offering of Three for Three--three short term classes running simultaneously. One will be another session of Deep Cuts running in tandem with a refresher course for Progressions for those who would like more practice. The progressions refresher will also include transits and timing of major events. The third three part class is TBA.

Two courses are in development for autumn and winter of next year: one on astrology and alchemy and another on astrological imagery in Shakespeare. Stay tuned for more details.

Earlier News 2012, 2013:

The NASA probe "Dawn" has just sent back the first pictures from Vesta, a strange and wonderful place. You can see them here:

http://www.planetary.org/blog/article/00003128/

All Things Healing is picking up my four part series on The Music of the Spheres for the month of August. The pieces will appear each week beginning Friday the 5th for four weeks (www.allthingshealing.com). Thanks to Patricia Lantz, their hardworking astrology editor!

Details for Progressions Two: Progressions in Synastry will be up soon. Stay tuned!

June 14th:

Thanks to Patricia Lantz, astrology editor at All Things Healing.com, for picking up my recent articles on the Saturn/Progressed Moon cycle. If you haven't taken a look at All Things Healing recently, please do. There is a lot of helpful information there about everything from healthy recipes to finding alternative practitioners. It's worth taking a stroll through all the quality information they have on offer.

June 12th:
Very honored to be mentioned in Mary Plumb's round-up of astrology blogs in the new edition of The Mountain Astrologer. I've been reading TMA for many years and seeing my name there is a bit of a surreal treat. Thanks for including The Inner Wheel, Mary!

June 3rd:

Happy to announce that The Inner Wheel is way up at number 11 in the list of "Best Astrology Blogs" according to Alexa ranking. Thanks, everyone, for returning and making it so popular. I'm in stellar company. Let's see if we can crack the top ten...

I'm absolutely delighted to pass on a report from one of my students and friends, Neeti Ray: the NASA spacecraft "Dawn" (whoever heard of such a thing?) has just entered into the orbit of the asteroid Vesta. One for the synchronicity books. Affirmations from the universe...

New Section Soon: Archetypes in Action

Archetypes in Action will consist of random musings on the reflection of astrological signs and symbols in daily life.

A NEW COURSE, ASTROLOGY AND ALCHEMY, WILL BE OFFERED IN THE AUTUMN/WINTER OF 2014. MORE NEWS LATER IN THE SUMMER.

ANOTHER NEW COURSE ON THE ASTROLOGICAL SYMBOLISM IN SHAKESPEARE’S WORK IS IN DEVELOPMENT. MORE NEWS SOON.

The Courses

THE BASICS REDUX: Rethinking the Foundations of Astrology

Think Virgos are fussy, Cancers are maternal and Librans dither? Think trines are easy and the Ascendant is ‘the Mask?’ Think again…Please use the site’s search engine typing in “Basics Redux” for details. Basics Redux goes deep into the esoteric meanings behind all the common astrological tools we use: number, polarity, planetary alignment, aspects and signs. There is also a class devoted to the phasal relationship of the Sun and the Moon and how that determines personality type.

THE DARK GODDESS: An in-depth exploration of the role of the four major asteroids and the Black Moon Lilith in the chart. This 10 lesson course is given in two sequential parts. Part One explores the role of each asteroid and BML in the natal chart. Part 2 explores the same in synastry. These lessons ask us to examine what is the changing role of the feminine not only in our chart but in our culture. You will never be able to look at a chart the same way again. The course unveils a deeper level of meaning in the chart that we have not previously been able to tap.

CROSSROADS OF CONSCIOUSNESS: This course takes us on the journey we all must take in this lifetime. It covers the deeper meaning behind all of the cycles of the chart we experience at the same time in life: the Nodal returns at 19, 37 and 56, the progressed lunar returns at 27 and 55, the Saturn returns at 30 and 58, the Chiron return at 50, and our Jupiter returns at 12 year intervals. We put these into the context of the chart and discover the power and available wisdom in return charts. The universe gives us many opportunities to learn our lessons, and this course shows us where we have greater access to these opportunities. It shows us that, far from being a descent into powerlessness, our later years are filled with creativity and opportunity. This course will be taught again in the autumn or winter 2014.

DEEP CUTS: SESSIONS IN SYNTHESIS

THE DEEP CUTS COURSE CONCENTRATES ON CHART SYNTHESIS AND ON THE USE OF PLANETARY DISPOSITORS AND HOUSE RULERSHIPS TO UNCOVER UNIFYING THEMES IN THE CHART. DEEP CUTS WILL STEER YOU CLEAR OF EXPERIENCING ASTROLOGY AS A LIST OF ASPECTS, AND WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE CHART FROM THE CLIENT’S POINT OF VIEW. EACH DEEP CUTS CLASS HAS A THEME AND CHARTS ARE ANALYZED IN DETAIL, INCLUDING TRANSITS AND PROGRESSIONS. USUALLY THREE THEMES/SETS OF CHARTS PER COURSE. DEEP CUTS IS OFFERED THREE OR FOUR TIMES A YEAR, SO PLEASE CHECK THE SITE AND THE GYRE FOR THE NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT. THE DEEP COURSE CLASS IS ALWAYS NEW, SO STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN IT BEFORE MAY TACKLE DIFFERENT THEMES AND TECHNIQUES.

The Following Three Classes Are Available by Appointment at Any Time:

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DRACONIC CHART

A One-Off Workshop class that is part workshop, part reading: $95 for one 90 minute session.

The Draconic Chart shows your life path from the point of view of your Nodes and your evolving consciousness, but is much more than that. The Draconic chart reveals the way we experience ourselves and how we define our inner truth. It shows our true reactions to ourselves and our environment, and is, at times, painfully intimate. Contacts between the Draconic chart and the natal show the true being beneath the surface of our lives. We will look at how to begin interpreting Draconic Charts both in the natal and in synastry.

CHIRON: BEYOND THE WOUND

Much emphasis is put on Chiron’s wound, but the reality is that he represents much more than our vulnerability. Chiron represents what our true power is and what our legacy should be. The sign, house, and aspects of Chiron describe our greatest wisdom. This class is part lesson and part workshop and will use the students own charts as well as selected charts. The class lasts 90 minutes and is $75. The class focuses on personal empowerment and guides us to working with Chiron in the world.

LOVING THE INNER MALE: Accessing the Sun, Mars and Saturn:

An informal class on how to access the male archetypes in the chart and discover what they ask of us. Discover ways which we may unconsciously be holding ourselves back. Charts will be provided and personal charts will be discussed on a voluntary basis. The fee for this 90 minute class is $75.

Stay tuned for announcements, or sign up for The Widening Gyre, the Inner Wheel Newsletter, to get advance notice of when these classes will be on offer.

ONGOING STUDY

I’M SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT ONGOING TUTORING SESSIONS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. IT’S POSSIBLE THAT THEY WILL START UP AGAIN AT SOME POINT NEXT WINTER; PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Single tutoring/consulting sessions are still available at a rate of $75 per hour, depending on availability.

Advanced Courses

SYNASTRY

Advanced Synastry:

The Advanced Synastry Course will be taught twice a year. Please see the site archives for details. The next course will be offered in Winter of 2015. The Synastry course includes: analyzing individual charts for relationship issues; comparing the natal charts; the special role of the outer planets in synastry; the Nodes of the Moon in synastry; both the midpoint and Davison composite charts and the differences between them; using progressed composites. The course varies slightly from time to time.

Soul Points in Synastry: (For Students who have completed Advanced Synastry).

Why does it feel like fate? This course takes a look at the more unusual compelling contacts between charts. We analyze three case studies using the more esoteric points and aspects in natal and composite charts: the Nodes, the Vertex, Draconic Charts, Coalescent Charts, harmonic charts and the five, seven and nine series of aspects.

PROGRESSIONS:

The Secondary Progressions Courses:

Progressions One

Twice yearly, Dawn offers a series of lessons on how to read Secondary Progressions. The lessons consist of 7 hour long classes on reading the progressed chart in depth. Much of this information and technique is new (based on Dawn’s extensive research and experience in using the secondary progressed chart) and cannot be obtained elsewhere. The fee is $295 , and can be paid in two installments. Secondary Progressions One was offered in May 2014. PROGRESSIONS ONE IS A PRE-REQUISITE for PROGRESSIONS TWO, which details progressions in synastry. No exceptions.

Progressions Two: Progressions in Synastry

Progressions Two will next be offered in the Summer/Autumn of 2015.

A sample course outline for Progressions Two:

Part One: Finding a Partner We all want to be in a relationship, but are we prepared? Being in a relationship is often a question of finding the right person at the right time. Are we as ready as we think we are? The progressed chart, more than any other indicator, is key to finding whether or not we are ripe to find that special someone.

Part Two: The Venus Cycle and Longevity

Different types of relationship and how to spot them. Can we tell how long it will last?

Part Three: The Sun/Moon Cycle, Endings and Beginnings

How the Soli-Lunar cycle via progression relates to relationship.

Includes discussion of sexual maturity as related to the cardinal signs and their rulers.

We all meet people who are stuck at an immature level of relating. This lesson focuses on the relationship between the Progressed Moon, the Progressed Sun and transiting Saturn, and their role in developing sexual and psychological maturity.

Part Four: Crisis and Conflict

Learn how to spot the major relationship ‘tests’ via progression. Case Study: Relationship Through A Lifetime.

Part Five: Progressing the Midpoint Composite Charts

Part Six: Progressing the Davison charts

Why do they look different from one another and how to compare the two.

Both the midpoint chart and the Davison charts are eye-openers when progressed. Also includes a discussion of the progressed Asteroids, the Vertex, the Black Moon, and the Soli-Lunar midpoint.

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